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Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

The UK’s pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 hinges on replacing millions of petrol and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. But transitioning to electric transport isn’t just about manufacturing new cars, installing chargers and so on. It’s a gargantuan energy generation challenge that could push the power grid to…

The Conversation

AI energy demand means innovation must crackle in an unlikely place: Electric utilities

Big Tech and massive market forces are powering energy-hungry AI. For utilities, it’s a new game entirely.

Fortune

Energy companies rake in £4bn windfall as British families suffer sky-high bills, new analysis suggests

Families will see their energy bills rise again in April as network companies make billions in profits, report finds

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How refugee entrepreneurs are supplying sustainable energy to the camps they live in

Refugees are providing energy within camps home to millions of displaced people around the world, my research has found.

The Conversation

Can new Africa Energy Bank power a continent while protecting the planet?

A long-planned bank to fund oil and gas projects in Africa must balance profit with climate considerations, experts say.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia is betting on data centers to boost its economy. But experts warn they come at a price.

Johor in Malaysia is being transformed by the construction of giant data centers

The Independent UK

3 Utility Disruptors Bringing Innovation to Power Grids

The utilities industry is booming thanks to growing consumer needs, rapidly developing industries, and growing adoption of digital technology. Hence, quality utility stocks Pampa Energía (PAM), TransAlta (TAC), and Genie Energy (GNE) could be solid buys this month for substantial returns. Keep reading.

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As Texas’ energy demand soars, a pilot program looks to bolster grid with “virtual power plants” fueled by people’s homes

Some Texans who install residential batteries, solar panels and smart thermostats can now send power back to the grid and get a credit on their bill.

The Texas Tribune

The election could be called any day – but Peter Dutton still hasn’t explained how his nuclear proposal will work

His claim that nuclear power would lead to cheaper bills in the near future isn’t supported by the modelling released to back it up. But the soundbite survives …

The Guardian - AU

Dominion Energy: Renewable Energy Lights Up Investor Optimism

Dominion Energy's latest earnings showcase how strategic investments in renewable energy sources are driving financial growth and promising investor returns.

MarketBeat

Solar has taken off in red states. Trump’s funding freeze is causing panic

On his first day in office, the president paused billions of dollars in funding for clean energy projects initiated by Biden

The Guardian - US

From cyclones to heatwaves, how the climate crisis is tripping India’s power sector

Raghunadh was 15 when Cyclone Hudhud struck the coastline near his home at Bheemunipatnam, around 30 km from Visakhapatnam in coastal Andhra Pradesh on October 12, 2014.

Newslaundry

Major test case for new geothermal technology launches in small German town

Residents in the German town of Geretsried have long wanted to run their buildings with clean heat and electricity from geothermal energy rather than fossil fuels

The Independent UK

EVs and datacentres driving new global ‘age of electricity’, says watchdog

Forecast for rising global electricity use likely to stoke fears of rising costs and stalled efforts to fight climate crisis

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Construction begins on £2.5bn electricity 'superhighway' between Scotland and England

CONSTRUCTION has started on a £2.5 billion subsea electricity superhighway between Scotland and England ...

The Independent UK

Can your EV really power your home? Here’s how your car battery does more than you think

EXPERT OPINION: Once you’ve bought an electric car and you’re enjoying driving around in a zero emissions vehicle, your thoughts turn to where the electricity that powers your new car comes from. Steve Fowler explores how renewable energy works and what you and your EV can do to make the…

The Guardian - UK

Reform MP installed solar to cut bills but party calls renewables ‘massive con’

Exclusive: Rupert Lowe recently fitted panels on his farm, it emerges, as Reform claims renewables are more expensive

The Conversation

Sustainable economic growth in South Africa will come from renewables, not coal: what our model shows

Coal fired power stations produce 85% of South Africa’s electricity, making the country the biggest producer of harmful greenhouse-gas emissions in Africa. To move away from coal and meet its commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, South Africa needs to dramatically increase production of renewable energy. New research…

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Electrifying changes: how Tesco is supercharging its journey to net zero

Tesco aims to be carbon neutral within its own operations by 2035, but how is it planning to get there and what challenges will it face along the way?

The Independent UK

India wants to embrace nuclear power. To do it, it'll need a lot of time and money

India wants more nuclear power, has pledged over $2 billion toward research and will change laws to boost investment to do it

Guitar World

“I was so exhausted that whole day. But I couldn’t help but light up from the electricity of Iggy Pop’s energy”: Deryck Whibley appeals to Hard Rock Cafe to return his guitar from the Iggy Pop feat. Sum 41 era

The Sum 41 guitarist recently recovered another guitar that was stolen from him after over two decades

The National (Scotland)

Scotland can lead data centre boom – if UK brings in zonal pricing, tech giants say

A REPORT backed by tech giants has urged the UK Government to reform the energy market to encourage a data centre boom in Scotland ...

The Conversation

As global leaders, Canada and Norway’s co-operation is timely in the face of surging energy demand

In March 2023, Canada and Norway issued a joint statement on bilateral co-operation. Notably, the statement emphasized a commitment to “achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, to promoting research collaboration and to increasing trade and investment in clean technologies and renewables that help enable a green and just transition.”

The Conversation

Explainer: what does it actually mean to ‘firm’ renewables?

Large power grids are among the most complicated machines humans have ever devised. Different generators produce power at various times and at various costs. A generator might fail and another fills the gap. Demand soars in the evenings and on hot days. In Australia, eastern and southern states trade power…

The Conversation

Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario’s energy future

The demand for electricity is growing rapidly as the world transitions from fossil fuels to low carbon-emitting forms of energy. However, making this transition will be difficult.

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